Editorial Reviews

From a passing glance, you'd never peg this seemingly humble storefront as one of Nantucket's chic eateries—but as the invariable lines attest, it is. The luncheonette setup is offset by improbably fancy glass chandeliers, and hard-core foodies lay claim to the stools to observe chef Jeff Worster's often pyromaniacal "open kitchen." (A note to the heat-averse: it can get toasty inside—you might...

“Scrumptious” breakfasts and “ethereal” dinners are the “rewards” for waiting on the “long lines” at this “quirky”, “friendly” Nantucket New American where “BYO makes it reasonable” pricewise; inside may be “nothing to look at”, but the “small” back patio is “a nice option”; P.S. “reservations only for the 6 PM seating” and no credit cards.

Even fancy folks like John and Teresa Heinz Kerry have been known to wait on line for one of the 32 seats at this funky, diner-like café. The lines are especially long for Sunday brunch—the best on the island. Chef Jeff Worster (formerly of Citrus and Tulipe in Los Angeles) works his magic in the tiny open kitchen, changing the dinner menu every three weeks. His dishes span the globe: You might...